Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MONE, GISMVNDI:13::. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI, CIS:LITV, E, 1513. Related subjects: Polish coins, eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MONE, GISMVNDI:13::. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI, CIS:LITV, E, 1513. Related subjects: Polish coins, eagles, Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mone Gismvndi 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Cis Litv E 1513 Related subjects Polish coins eagles Jagiellon dynasty coats Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round metallic object worn surface textured uneven edge showing raised central motif stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring raised markings tones primarily gray silver areas darker gray patina subtle lighter highlights.

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